The cabinets and floors are done and my kitchen has been painted…a soft, warm grey (so pretty)… and I’m in the process of putting everything back into drawers and cupboards. I’m determined to get rid of the things I don’t use and making those decisions can be tough. But the rule is if I haven’t used something in the last year, out it goes. It will be a few more days before I’m back to my routine of baking every week. I’m dying for some fresh cookies.I need an appetizer for tomorrow’s Superbowl party…something I don’t have to cook…and didn’t have a clue what to prepare when I headed to the grocery store yesterday. As luck would have it I found a bag of very small avocados that were close to being ripe. When I say small I mean 2-1/2 to 3 inches…appetizer size. I was a little worried that they wouldn’t ripen properly or be all pit but neither is the case and they will be delicious.
The little pits are the size of marbles so I use a melon baller to make a bigger space for the crab salad. Brush the cut sides with lemon or lime juice to keep them from darkening. Have you ever seen avocados this small…no bigger than a lemon? They are fun to use and would be great in the summer for picnics and cookouts. The peel is left on so these mini salads are easy to eat…they are about 2 bites each.
Dungeness crab is in season right now so I will top each avocado half with a small scoop of crab salad. Crab is so expensive…over $30/lb but a little goes a long way and all I need is 1/3 lb to make 18 little salads. Shrimp would be delicious too if you don’t have a source for fresh crab meat. The salad is very simple: a little minced green onion and celery, chopped parsley, minced pimento and a squirt of lemon juice, with just enough mayo to hold it together. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with CRAB LOUIE DRESSING on the side. I hope everybody enjoys these little mini crab salads. I’ll let you know. Have a great Sunday and enjoy the game.
I love your crab salad, and think the tiny little avocados are adorable! I’ve never seen them in stores, but I’ll surely be on the lookout for them. This crab salad would be just as lovely in a traditional avocado for a nice lunch though. We don’t have Dungeness crab here on the East coast, but I have some good old blue crab in the freezer just waiting to be used. 🙂
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I would love to find minis..We eat half each every day almost..reg size..
One of the first..first course dishes I made ..were avos..stuffed with crab salad and baked..These look wonderful..
bet the kitchen does too!
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Hi Monique – Crab and avocado are such a delicious combination of flavors – I have never thought to bake them. I’ll have to give it a try. My kitchen is coming along….slowly.
Cathy recently posted..Dungeness Crab Salad in Mini-Avocados
Perfect mini appetizers. I really need to stream-line too and get rid of a bunch of stuff I never use.
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Looks great, Cathy. I would probably have to use canned crab because your beautiful crab is not available. This is a nice salad/appetizer. Have fun. And the kitchen will be done soon. I love the “gray” paint idea. I have been leaning toward that shade for quite a while now. Now I need a new home to make it happen!!
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They look delicious and just perfect for an appetizer.
I must get some crab, thanks for the heads up on being
in season. Love, love crab and avocado.
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This little dish would have to be on the menu for my last meal. I just love all the components so much and these mini avocados are perfect for this. I can’t wait to see that kitchen. I bet it’s beautiful.
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Very pretty and I bet they are delicious! Perfect for a Super Bowl party!
I stick to the policy of “if I haven’t used it for a year, get rid of it!” There’s only so much room and who needs clutter. It’s great your kitchen is done and the warm grey sounds pretty. Enjoy!
I have never seen Avocados that small. And I would have grabbed a bag very quickly. Wonder where they’re from? Great appetizer Cathy. Go Broncos.
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I’ve never seen avocados that small either. What a great idea to fill them with crab salad and they are so beautiful too. “Picture perfect” as the saying goes.
Sam
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I thought we had to give up Dungeness crab when we moved from the west coast. Not so! Costco has them every Friday and Saturday in their seafood market. Your kitchen sounds like it’s coming along. Will we see the big reveal?
Best,
Bonnie
We have several avo trees, so we eat them all sorts of ways. I love to put shrimp in them. I have not seen them this small before. But they sure do look good!!!
Glad the kitchen is coming along so well!
xo Kris
How cute! I’ve never seen the little ones and agree that they’re perfect for appys! Have fun at the party Cathy:@)
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What a clever idea and just my size.
M~
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No, I haven’t seen avocados that small, but what a perfect personal treat, especially filled with that crab.
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I know I’d just love these, Cathy! Avocados are one of my favorite foods and with the crab added… over the top!
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Yum, those make my mouth water, but then, I like anything with avocado. Like you, I’ve been hungering for some fresh baked cookies, but I’m trying so hard to resist the temptation.
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I love all of your crab dishes! Crab and avocado is heavenly good and such a perfect and fresh appetizer or starter. Or lunch! These are perfect!
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Two of my favorite foods in one combination. Yum, yum, yum! Yes, crab is expensive, but occasionally I do treat my deserving self. I am tying this. Thanks.
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I haven’t seen these little avocados but I have 2 big ones sitting on my counter from a sale Whole Foods had this weekend and a bag of shrimp so lucky me! I’m so excited for you Cathy on your kitchen remodel, it sounds beautiful
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I haven’t seen these little avocados but I have 2 big ones sitting on my counter from a sale Whole Foods had this weekend and a bag of shrimp so lucky me! I’m so excited for you Cathy on your kitchen remodel, it sounds beautiful.
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Hi Marie – It is definitely worth it now that the misery is over. I’m still putting things away and trying to figure out what works best where. Love my hardwood floors. I hear you are getting another dump of snow tomorrow. Sorry.
Cathy recently posted..Dungeness Crab Salad in Mini-Avocados
Those look so delicious!
I can feel your remodel pain. We are having to re-do our kitchen because of the buster hot water pipe in the ceiling. All kitchen and dining sheet rock in the ceiling has been torn our. 1200 sq ft of hardwood will be torn out. Kitchen counters and cabinets too.
what a mess……….
So sorry, Ramona. I really feel for you. It’s awful to try to live through a remodel. It’s amazing how much damage water can do. I was very stressed out by the end of the process. Hope all goes well.
Cathy recently posted..Dungeness Crab Salad in Mini-Avocados
Love this idea Cathy! I have an ongoing love for mini-desserts, etc. 🙂
Congrats on your kitchen remodel–so neat!
Blessings,
Aimee
Congratulations on seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Cathy! We eat a lot of avocado salads in this house but I’ve never tried stuffing them with crab. How delicious!!
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Cathy, I believe you have a broken link for the dressing.
M~
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Two of my favorites! I love avocado and crab meat with all its omega-3 benefits. I’ve never seen an avocado as small as that one.
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